From my readings it appears that most of the reported problems with the 2 day boat trip from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang is due to overcrowding. It seems most people do the trip in this direction. But all those boats must eventually travel back up river. Other then Asian Oasis has anyone done that boat trip in reverse, from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai. I can%26#39;t think of any neagtives to this, other then the trip might be a bit slower, but I expect it would certainly be less crowded.
I will be there in December with my family and I know this is probably the busiest time. However, I%26#39;m thinking that busy=more crowded boats going down river=more uncrowded boats going up river.
Also, anyone have any experience with chartering a boat for this trip between the border and Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang to Huay Xai by boat
I%26#39;m also wanting to do this but in Mid-October - can anyone give any info on whether it is possible.
Luang Prabang to Huay Xai by boat
Well, no replies yet but you might find this interesting reading. Among other things, it does suggest that the upriver trip takes longer, 3 days rather then 2. I guess that makes sense as you%26#39;re travelling against the current:
mekongexpress.com/laos/articles/dc_0695_meko…
Anyone have any feedback on the boat trip from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai (i.e. going north), as per my original post.
We are booked on the boat going from L.P up river. STill takes 2 days, not 3.. THEY say that there are only 40 places on this boat. Is also less crowded going this way, and the prettiest, acccording to friends just back.gemmagee
Which boat are you booked on and where did you book it?
Hi dclayw:
Perhaps I can help. In late Dec. last year 5 of us travelled from Huay Xai to LP. by speed boat. We were originally booked by 2 day slow boat but opted for a one day trip instead.
The boat is fast, loud, and crowded. The river is fairly low and lots of rocks to dodge and weave through. We smashed in the bottom about 3 in the afternoon and spent the night at a little village camped out on a big boat that stopped for the night.
The captain of our little craft repaired the boat by the light of a flickering fire on the river bank and we arrived in LP about 10 in the morning. So much for the one day trip.
It was a great adventure but not for the faint of heart.
The return trip was by slow boat. Nine hours the first day with an overnight stay in Pak Beng. Eight hours the second day. The boat was fairly full and as the day progressed people left to get off at the various villages along the way.
Take Food and WARM CLOTHES, as it gets quite chilly and damp.
I plan a trip from Saigon to Hanoi in VN next month and my destination from Hanoi will be the Plain of Jars and LP. again. I am trvelling with a friend who has never been there so will probably do the two day boat trip again. Although the trip on the Mekong has fabulous scenery and is a great river to see, the trip on the boat is rather slow and uncomfortable.
You can just go to the boat lauch area in LP and buy a ticket for the boat, or do it at a travel agent in town
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